Gillins, Althea Reese

  • Friday, March 20, 2020
Althea Gillins
Althea Gillins

Althea Reese Gillins, 75, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020, in Chattanooga.

She was a member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Robert Gillin; sons, Karry (Sharon) Gillins of Murfreesboro, Tn., and Clinton Brian (Rita) Gillins of Portsmouth, Va.; daughter, Erica Mayweather of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Jordan Gillins, Tae’lor Mayweather, Tavia Mayweather, and Sy’zah Thomas; brothers, Lamar Reese and Marvin Reese; sister, Mary Moten; other relatives and friends.

A public viewing will be held at noon until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, at John P. Franklin Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at noon on Wednesday, March 25, at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church with Pastor Charles Moore officiating. Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995.

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